42 Wolsingham Drive, Durham, DH1 5SP is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,044 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £222,338 , which equates to approximately £213 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Jul 1998 for £62,000. Since then, the value has increased by £160,338, representing a 258.6% increase, or approximately 9.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £222,338 is:

  • 4.2% lower than the average property price on Wolsingham Drive
  • 14.3% lower than the average in the DH1 5SP postcode area
  • and 11.8% lower than the average price for Durham as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£222,338
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£213
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Wolsingham Drive, Durham, DH1 5SP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jun 2014.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 May 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to DH1 5SP

16 th / 21
Price Rank
14% lower than average
9 th / 16
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
14 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DH1 5SP , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 16 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£222,338
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+259 %
3 Jul 1998
£62,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2024
rooms: 5
size: 939 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2017
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2004

Data Sources

The property at 42 Wolsingham Drive, Durham, DH1 5SP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Jul 1998. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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